Thursday, October 05, 2006

Salt lake

I looked at quite a few accordions in the accordion shop.
The owner Paul spent a lot of time with me but I didn't quite find what I wanted. But the llittle brown one was pretty close. It just didn't have enough notes on it to play "Philomena" when I tried. Sheesh!
Paul suggested that the factory in Italy could build a proper one for me. So, finally, 6 months later, I've found what I want. It's going to look and sound unique. I'll get a lot of use out of it because it'll be little and travel well.
Of course I'm thrilled. It can take weeks or months to build an accordion. You might have a chance to hear it soon if I'm playing in your town. Cirkestra is going on a little mini tour. Hopefully it will be done by then.